R1200RS so they aren’t ridden that differently.
Actually was fully intent on buying an XR but couldn’t handle the cable clutch and revvy motor. Fell in love with the RS instead.
But I’ll make a plan to check my pads this weekend to be sure as I don’t want a big surprise at my 30k service.
Mine needs to be replaced, Bike has 32000k on them, however not 100% sure if it was the original pads since i dint have the Bike since brand new, but confident they are.
Jeez, how do you guys manage so much mileage on your brake pads?
I've nearly done 10000km and the backs are nearly finished. Haven't checked the fronts yet.
It’s called engine braking and riding with The Pace.
But I also tend to wear down the rears quite heavily. But 10,000km sounds outrageous.
What bike?
R1200RS so they aren’t ridden that differently.
Actually was fully intent on buying an XR but couldn’t handle the cable clutch and revvy motor. Fell in love with the RS instead.
But I’ll make a plan to check my pads this weekend to be sure as I don’t want a big surprise at my 30k service.
KTM power parts? R1500 +- for the tail tidy?Anyone know where I could find a tail tidy for a 1290 Superduke GT? My mate is on the hunt for one. I found a nice one from the States but $150 + import duties = R3600
The RS is the only BMW I'll ever consider. I'm not really into their flat twin engine but damn that bike looks nice.
Please tell me you have it in that sexy white and blue colour?
KTM power parts? R1500 +- for the tail tidy?
For the 1290SDukeR but I can't imagine it being much different.
He's lucky, they didn't bring the DukeGT into this country for very long.
Yeah that sounds more reasonable.
And do they really NEED to be replaced or are they just on the questionable side?
Ktm 690 smc, it has plenty of engine braking, guess i like to use the back to brake more than the front
The RS is the only BMW I'll ever consider. I'm not really into their flat twin engine but damn that bike looks nice.
Please tell me you have it in that sexy white and blue colour?
You believe me, I had that same mentality, I was a Yamaha Guy and was looking at the R1 back in 2010 and that you would not catch me dead riding a boxer engine BMW. They were Slow, noisy and agricultural.
Test rode a K1200S and I was sold on the the inline 4's not the boxers yet. The K1300S's are quick bikes but is easily overlooked as the do not have chains. K1300R's was spanking the BKing when Suzuki claimed it was the fastest naked and still think in a straight like it will beat a Superduke, they are quick. The S1000RR back in 2009 was the only 1000cc bike that could keep up with the Kawasaki 1440's and 1340cc Hayabusa's. Somehow BMW always underrates there bikes or maybe it is just me.
The 125hp on the Current GS just doesn't feel like just 125hp. It feels like more, not Superduke Level, just like a very health 125hp. Since getting a boxer your life really changes. Such punchy engines and powerful enough for the Road. The GS is my first boxer BMW, and it is a fantastic bike.
Current bike: BMW R1150GS
Dream bike: R1200GS Adv.
They all have feeling of pulling to the side when revving at a standstill, the newer ones feel it a lot less though.
Also hate these boxer engines.I got onto a R1150R, a funny yellow/green looking thing. And I almost fell over when I revved it.
But it drove well, still a lazy engine though.
I've been riding the R nineT again recently and yes, the engine seems lazy in terms of revving up when you blip the throttle. Compared to my 990 it revs like a steam engine.
That said, when you're in gear..any gear...and you twist that throttle, it feels like there's a giant rubber band connecting you to the horizon. It just pulls and pulls for ever. I love it.
My 1290 does that but it also has the "Pull the front wheel up a bit" thing while anti wheelie is going overdrive to stop it.
V-twins ftw, Torque for days and also some nice go go power.
Don't get me wrong; V-Twins all the way for me. Besides the power & torque, they just have a great sound and character.
All I'm saying is that boxer isn't as bad as I thought it would be and far better than everyone makes it out to be.
Checked my front pads this morning with a flashlight and seems like there is a good 2-3mm groove left so I reckon I'll easily get to 35,000km.
Maybe even 40,000km.